Acer palmatum Sango Kaku

Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ is a celebrated Japanese maple prized for its vivid coral-red bark, which provides striking winter interest after leaves have fallen. Native to Japan, this cultivar forms an upright, vase-shaped tree with fresh green foliage that turns brilliant yellow to golden tones in fall. It performs best in full sun to partial shade, with some afternoon protection in hotter climates, and prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8, it typically reaches 15–25 feet tall and wide, making it an exceptional four-season specimen.